Choose Cadus when
You send invoices as well as tracking expenses.
You want bank transactions brought in automatically.
You run a small service business with jobs or employees.
Stride alternative
A Stride alternative for 1099 workers who also bill clients
Stride offers a free app for tracking 1099 expenses and mileage, alongside its health insurance marketplace. Cadus covers those records and adds invoices, bank sync, and job scheduling.
Choose Stride when
You're also shopping for health insurance as an independent worker.
You only need to log expenses and mileage.
You get access to it through a gig platform's benefits.
Cadus vs Stride
Category
Cadus
Stride
Starting price
Free plan at $0, with no payment card and no expiration. Pro is $12.99/month, or $99.99/year ($8.33/month).
Describes its tax tracking app as free for 1099 workers.
Records
Bank sync, Schedule C categories, 10 smart receipt scans a month, and 30 automatic mileage tracks a month on the Free plan. Pro makes scans and mileage unlimited.
Mileage and expense tracking, with IRS-ready expense reports.
Invoices
Unlimited Cadus-branded invoices on the Free plan. Pro removes the branding.
Not a focus of its product pages.
Insurance
Doesn't sell insurance.
Runs a health insurance marketplace for independent workers.
Related Cadus workflows
Mileage and vehicle deductions
Mileage Tracker App
Cadus detects drives automatically, lets you mark each one business or personal, and exports a CSV mileage log. Start free on iOS and Android.
Business expense tracking
Expense Tracker App
Track business expenses, scan receipts, sync bank transactions, and organize tax deductions in Cadus, a U.S. expense tracker app for self-employed workers.
Invoicing and payments
Invoice Tracking App
Create invoices, track payments, and keep income next to expenses in Cadus, a mobile finance app for self-employed workers and small businesses.
Related buyer guides
Stride FAQ
Does Cadus offer health insurance like Stride?
No. Cadus is focused on business records, invoices, mileage, and tax reports.
Which is better for gig drivers?
If you only want to log miles and expenses, either can work. Cadus adds bank sync and invoices if you do more than app-based work.
Where these details come from
We read Stride's own website on November 9, 2026. Prices and limits change, so check the current page before you decide.
Stride is a trademark of its respective owner. Cadus is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Stride. This comparison is for general product-positioning and buyer-research purposes.